Supply Chain Excellence Leader

D R Newitt & Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Export Leader to enhance their operations. This position involves managing complex logistics processes and ensuring accuracy in customs records while working closely with international markets. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in supply chain management and possess excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team contributing to a successful global business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supply Chain Export Leader in food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good IT skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer logistics processes and liaise with stakeholders.
• Negotiate shipping prices and ensure customer service.
• Maintain accuracy for customs and shipping records.

Skills

Logistics organization

Math skills

Technical knowledge of labels and barcodes

Customer service engagement

Job description

Overview

A rapid expanding FMCG Food Manufacturer is working exclusively with me to secure a Supply Chain Export Leader to join their team. The Supply Chain Export Leader will have the opportunity to be part of a continued success story within a business with global reach and who operate in a niche, high premium category from a pallet air freight, to a container road freight or deep sea.

Responsibilities

• Administer the documented and logistics process in the business including the liaison with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Work closely with key markets: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific.
• Logistics organisation, shipping price negotiation and/or monitoring, and customer service engagement.
• Technical knowledge to include label content and barcodes /product identifiers and an understanding of internal manufacturing key information and processes such as batch coding.
• Accuracy for customs and shipping records in the written word and numbers (maths) are an essential skill.
• Must be a team player to naturally deputise their work or hand over for shipping out of normal hours or when on holiday.

Qualifications

You will ideally be a Supply Chain Export Leader / Supply Chain & Export professional within a food manufacturing environment. This role will require a very level headed, resourceful troubleshooter with good maths / IT skills.

How to apply

To apply, please email a cv